focused performances for Chelsea this season, but
insists the in-form forward can still get even
better.
Costa is the Premier League's top scorer with 12
goals, one more than Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez,
and struck the winner in the 1-0 home triumph
over West Brom on Sunday.
The Spain international is a key member of a
Chelsea side that leads the league tables after a
stunning run of nine successive wins.
Despite Costa's outstanding personal displays,
Conte feels there is even more to come from the
28-year-old.
"Diego is playing the season in a fantastic way and
I'm pleased for him and the fans," Conte told the
media.
"He's showing great patience in the right way.
He's very focused on football, making the right
movements and attacking the space. But I think he
can improve."
Conte takes his squad to Sunderland on
Wednesday looking to make it 10 in a row in the
league.
However, the Italian also has to take into
consideration the effects a packed
December schedule can have on his players, with
the victory over West Brom the first of six games in
the space of 24 days.
"We are ready to face a lot of games in a few days.
We are working very hard to face this Christmas
period. Now it’s important to start in the right
way," he told the club's official website.
"It’s a new experience for me and my family.
Usually over the Christmas period I’m used to
having a break with my family, but now it’s
fantastic to have this experience, to play during the
Christmas period in a new country.
"In the past I always watched the English games in
this period on TV, and now to live this atmosphere
is fantastic."
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